What to do in Thuringia

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Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

£9
per adult
Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour
Erfurt: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Erfurt: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

£12
per adult
Erfurt: Old Town Guided Walking Tour
Erfurt: Guided Tour of The Petersberg Citadel

Erfurt: Guided Tour of The Petersberg Citadel

£9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Erfurt: Guided Tour of The Petersberg Citadel
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Ruhla: Ticket for a flight show with eagles, owls, and more.

Ruhla: Ticket for a flight show with eagles, owls, and more.

Activity duration is 50 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is £14 per adult
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Small Group Classic Distillery Tour

Small Group Classic Distillery Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £24 and current price is £22 per adult
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DarkWeimar An exciting true crime city tour with quiz

DarkWeimar An exciting true crime city tour with quiz

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £21 per traveller*
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What to do in Thuringia

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Wartburg Castle

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Hear the legends and tales of Martin Luther and St. Elizabeth that are entwined with the history of this iconic German castle.
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A historic European town with colorful half-timbered houses, a church tower, and a canal.

Erfurt Old Town

Erfurt Old Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gildehaus and Kramerbrucke.

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Brühlervorstadt

Brühlervorstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Theatre Erfurt and Old Opera Erfurt.

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Lobeda-Altstadt

While Lobeda-Altstadt isn't home to many top sights, Jena Baths and Recreation and Botanischer Garten Jena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ermstedt

You might consider checking out Maislabyrinth while you're exploring Ermstedt and the larger Erfurt area.

Dürrenebersdorf

While there might not be top attractions in Dürrenebersdorf, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Culture and Congress Centre Gera and Theater Gera.

 

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Day trip destinations from Thuringia

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Altenburg

A bustling square with historic buildings, a church tower, and a row of shops.

Erfurt

A bustling outdoor market with vendors and bicycles, surrounded by historic buildings and a prominent clock tower.

Gera

A historic church with two spires, a cobblestone street, and traditional European buildings.

Weimar

A town with red-roofed houses, a modern building, and dense green trees.

Oberhof

A panoramic view of a historic town with a prominent church tower, dense residential areas, and rolling hills in the background.

Jena

A large, historic building with two prominent towers and a well-maintained garden in front.

Gotha

A cobblestone square with historic buildings, a clock tower, and a decorative post.

Apolda

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